"Xiao Tao?"
Li Yang turned his head and saw a slender woman in sales attire standing behind him, her face also very familiar.
It was He Xiaotao, Li Yang's college classmate.
They hadn't seen each other since graduation, and Li Yang hadn't expected her to come to the provincial capital to work as a real estate agent.
What surprised Li Yang even more was that her clothing and jewelry were very expensive, indicating she was doing quite well for herself.
"What a coincidence, are you working here?" Li Yang asked with a bright smile.
"Yes, Li Yang, what are you doing here? Are you applying to be a security guard?"
He Xiaotao saw Li Yang arguing with the security guard at the entrance and assumed he was there to apply for a security guard position.
After all, she couldn't possibly guess that he was there to buy a house.
The villas here each cost hundreds of millions, far beyond what someone like Li Yang could afford.
"Sister Xiaotao, he's not here to apply for a security guard, he's here to buy a house,"
the security guard at the entrance explained proactively.
"What? Buy a house?"
He Xiaotao looked at the security guard in surprise, then turned back to Li Yang, covering her mouth and chuckling, "Li Yang, what are you joking about? If you're applying to be a security guard, just say so. Don't talk about buying a house."
"The villas here are not cheap. Only big bosses can afford them. Don't tell me you have hundreds of millions to buy a house."
"Xiaotao, it's really convenient that you're here. I just heard that an appointment is needed to buy a house here. Since you seem to have some free time, why don't you show me around? I'm serious about buying a house, and I'm in a hurry. I can pay today," Li Yang stated directly.
"You can really afford to buy a house?"
Seeing Li Yang's serious expression, He Xiaotao still looked disbelieving and said with a smile, "Li Yang, why are you bragging to me? Your grades were good back then, but you've only graduated a few years. How did you earn hundreds of millions?"
"Besides, judging by your attire and clothing, you don't look like someone with hundreds of millions. If you're looking for a job, I can take you to see our HR manager. You're quite handsome, you'd definitely be fine as a receptionist."
"No, I'm really here to buy a house!"
Li Yang reiterated, feeling speechless towards He Xiaotao.
Didn't she understand what he was saying? He had repeated it several times, yet she still didn't get it!
"Li Yang, stop bragging. The cheapest house here is three hundred million. If you can afford it, I'll eat all the trash over there."
He Xiaotao said with a mocking expression, "Look in the mirror and see what you're capable of. Stop pretending in front of me. Don't tell me you're trying to save face because you see me wearing gold and silver?"
"Let me tell you, I earn a hundred thousand a month here, over a million a year. Even I don't dare to say I can buy a house here. Where do you get your courage?"
"Xiaotao, I can't believe you've changed so much. You used to be so innocent."
Li Yang couldn't help but sigh. He had thought He Xiaotao was kindly advising him, but now he realized she looked down on him and was here to flaunt her wealth.
The mere million she earned was nothing in Li Yang's eyes; he had earned that much back with a single raw stone.
"What's the most expensive villa you have here?" Li Yang came back to his senses, his expression suddenly turning serious, and asked.
"Our most expensive villa is a private mountain-top estate, covering three thousand square meters, valued at one billion. What, you're not going to say you want to buy our one-billion-dollar villa, are you?" He Xiaotao laughed instantly, seeing Li Yang putting on a show.
"That's right. I have one billion in this card, and I can afford it right now. Please call your manager, I want him to introduce it to me," Li Yang said, taking out a card.
"One billion? What kind of trash card is that? It's not even a bank card. Li Yang, you're really asking for trouble with your showing off. I wouldn't have recognized you if I knew you were here to brag." He Xiaotao rolled her eyes.
"I also deeply regret recognizing you!"
Li Yang said expressionlessly, then turned to the security guard beside him and asked, "I want to buy your most expensive villa here. Do I still need an appointment?"
"This..."
The security guard hesitated to refuse because the store had a rule: whoever bought the most expensive villa would be upgraded to the store's most distinguished diamond member. Not only did he, as a security guard, have no right to stop him from entering, but even the manager would have to treat him respectfully.
Coming to his senses, the security guard looked at Li Yang and explained, "Sir, if you are sure you want that villa worth one billion, you do not need to queue for an appointment. However, if you are lying, the consequences will be dire."
"I know that, and I'm not in the mood to lie to you and play games here. Now, go and get me the manager, I want him to personally introduce the house to me," Li Yang said resolutely.
"Don't go!"
Just as the security guard was hesitating and about to go inside to find the manager, He Xiaotao suddenly stopped him and walked forward, saying, "I know this kid very well. He can't afford a house here at all. There's no need to bother the manager."
"But..." The security guard still felt it was necessary to inform the manager. If the person was really here to buy a house and they turned him away, the manager would be furious.
"But what? If the manager asks, tell him I told him to leave!"
Seeing the security guard's timidness, He Xiaotao said coldly.
"Okay, Sister Xiaotao."
The security guard pouted, turned back to Li Yang, and said, "Sir, I'm sorry. Sister Xiaotao is our store's top sales performer. Since she asked you to leave, there's nothing I can do."
"Are you sure you want me to leave? If something happens, you'll be implicated too!" Li Yang said coldly.
"Li Yang, who are you talking to like that? What do you think you are, to dare threaten our store's security guard? Did I give you too much face earlier?"
He Xiaotao's tone became even more venomous upon hearing Li Yang's words. She glared at Li Yang and said, "I command you to leave now. If you don't go, I'll have someone throw you out, you poor bum, and stop you from showing off in front of me."
"What's going on here?"
Just as she was driving Li Yang away, an elder's voice suddenly came from not far behind.
He Xiaotao turned around in surprise. Upon seeing the elder, her face showed a very respectful expression, and she immediately ran towards him, "Oh my, Elder Wu, why did you come without announcing yourself? I even rushed back to the store to wait for your call."
"You are... He Xiaotao, who contacted me before?"
Elder Wu looked at the saleswoman in surprise and asked sternly.
"It's me, Elder Wu. You've traveled all the way from Kyoto, it must have been arduous. Please, come inside and sit. Our manager specifically instructed us to take good care of you, as you are a friend of our boss." He Xiaotao said respectfully.
"Elder He, we meet again," Li Yang said, stepping forward at this moment.